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Ireland Crypto Exchange for British founders

Setting up a crypto exchange in Ireland as a British founder is a three-variable problem: the Ireland entity, the crypto exchange regulatory profile, and the home-country exposure of the UBO.

Ireland entity

Substance critical (CFC, BEPS)

Crypto Exchange considerations

CEX or hybrid trading venue with custody and matching engine.

British UBO exposure

UK CFC rules, non-dom changes 2025, IHT on worldwide assets after 4 years residency.

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